Gallbladder Colic

LI-4 Hegu: This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger. Presence of sharp pain on deep pressure confirms the fact that you have hit the right point. Locate the point and then press in gently with the thumb of the opposite hand, placing the fingers underneath the acupoint, against the palm of the hand, for support. Press deeply and perpendicularly into the point, applying sustained pressure or small massage rotations to the acupoint for 30 seconds to a minute.

ST-36 Zusanli: Bend the knee joint by 90°. Now from the lower border of the knee-cap, move three thumb-widths downwards. You will be able to feel a pointed bone at this level. Point is located one finger-width to the outer side of this pointed bone. Apply firm deep strokes of pressure in downward direction during 1 minute.

ST-44 Neiting: This point is located in the skin between the second and third toes. A mere pinching of skin between the second and third toe results into stimulation of this point. Stimulate point in a pumping manner or about a minute.

GB-34 Yanglingquan: On the outer aspect of upper leg, just below the knee joint, can be seen a small rounded bone, called the head of fibula. Beneath the head is a constricted part, called the neck of fibula. Point lies just in front of the neck of fibular. Place the fingers round the outsides of the legs, just below the knees, and locate the point on both legs, using the thumbs. Apply firm pressure with the thumb angled downward towards the feet. Maintain pressure for 30 seconds to 1 minute, using sustained pressure or gentle rotations of the thumbs.